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What could be wrong if i can see my heart beating through my chest?

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Not unusual: Seeing or feeling one's heartbeat is not unusual, especially in thin individuals. The location of this is known as the pmi, or point of maximum impulse. If no other symptoms, not to worry.

Answered 8/20/2020

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What could be wrong if i can see my heart beating through my chest?

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